Should I text him or not? (I'm sorry if it's long)?

[otis]

Okay, so I'm a guy and he's a guy. I'm gay and he's bi. He's single, but he's had some good experience with other people; I have never even held anyone's hand, let alone date anyone. I'm not really sure if I like him or not, but he seems interesting to me and I'd like to talk to him. We could be called acquaintances because we have talked occasionally in the past, but we don't share any classes in school, so we haven't really gotten to know each other all that well (he's in regular classes and I'm practically in all AP classes). I don't know if he would like me, but he has told me (when I came out to him) that he once harbored a crush on me and that he thinks that I am cute. I mean I would like to get to know him better and all, but I'm not sure if that would be the best course of action because our personalities are quite a bit different. Also, I can't ask him to hang out with me or anything because my parents (knowing that I am gay) don't want me anywhere near a guy alone and they don't even want me texting other guys. And our school isn't too accepting of gay guys (lesbians are pretty accepted; it's southern California). That's why I'm wondering if I should even try because I could just be leading him on and I would not be able to provide him with the proper attention and companionship that a relationship requires. He has stated that I could talk to him anytime and gave me his phone number and he does seem like a nice guy. I think I'm becoming interested in him, but I mean, what could I bring to a relationship that would be of worth? It could all just lead to some dead end and I could just be wasting my time. So, I want to know if I should text this guy or not and what I should do.

[chadburne48]

Yes, do text him. He'd probably be receptive given that admitted he had a crush on you. Explain to him what you wrote above. As for your personalities, opposites attract. It would be boring, and lead to the end of a relationship or friendship, if people were too much alike.

[gillian59]

I think he'll write back eventually and do try again. He's probably scared to write back given that I think he has that crush on you. Good luck and thanks for the best answer.